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CERN Science Gateway

CERN's new visitor centre will open on 8 October 2023.
In the meantime you can visit our permanent exhibition in the Globe.
You can also join our daily guided tours, upon availability.
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Universe of Particles

Our permanent exhibition in the Globe is open and freely accessible from Monday to Saturday.
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Guided tours

Individual guided tours are proposed on a daily basis.
Registration can only be made on site to guarantee visitors presence.
Be aware that this offer is extremely limited due to safety and capacity constraints.
Group guided tours must be booked online, up to 9 months in advance
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Events

Free public events regularly take place in the Globe and online.
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Virtual tours and talks

One-hour interactive video with our experienced guides.
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Discover CERN online

Can't come to CERN? Discover it from the comfort of your home.
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Key Information

Opening Times Opening times
Mon-Sat 8.00-18.00
Exceptional closures
Accessibility Accessibility
Check our accessibility page
before coming to CERN
No Lugage Safety
Check our safety rules
before coming to CERN
No restaurant No restaurants open to the public
Available only for guided tour groups upon request
Free entrance No entrance fee
Our exhibition and tours
are free of charge
Bookings Tour bookings
Available for groups only
Individuals register on site

Visit

Individual visitors

No registration

Groups (min. 12 pers)

By registration, up to 9 months in advance

All our actvities are free of charge
Individual visitors cannot book in advance
Group (12 visitors min) can and must book in advance

UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS

Public events in the Globe are organised with the support of the CERN & Society Foundation

Sunday
1 Jan/23
00:00
ENDS:

Passeport Big Bang | 10e anniversaire

Event
Wednesday
27 Sep/23
15:00 - 15:45

Show scientifique - Voir l'invisible

Event
Friday
29 Sep/23
10:30 - 11:15

Science Show - Seeing the invisible

Event
Friday
13 Oct/23
18:00 - 21:00

Partage ta science

Event
View all events

DISCOVER US ONLINE

Discover CERN online

Virtual tours, videos, games, etc.

Virtual tours and talks

One-hour interactive video with our guides

Globe of Science and Innovation

DIscover CERN's most famous landmark

Science Gateway

CERN's future visitor centre (opening in 2023)

UPCOMING VIRTUAL TOURS AND TALKS

We are preparing our next events. Check later for future events.
Lonely Planet 2020

 

Trip Advisor Traveller's Choice 2022

 

Le Petit Futé 2020